NBA News Roundup: Philadelphia 76ers superstar hopeful for return in Game 3, LA Lakers looking at Toronto Raptors assistant coach and more - May 5th, 2022
"Reminder that me and CP3 are the same age; I have already started my next career" - Former NBA champion lauds Chris Paul for his ageless wonders against Dallas Mavericks
"Bill Laimbeer to me, that was dirty… Bill Laimbeer was trying to hurt you" - Indiana Pacers legend compares Pistons enforcer to Draymond Green and Chris Paul, implies he was a "dirty" player
“It’s gonna take Giannis Antetokounmpo being incredibly special in the NBA Finals, or it’s gonna take Steph Curry, Klay Thompson” - Tim Legler on the Phoenix Suns’ obstacles this postseason
“If he wins the title, we’re gonna have to have the Chris Paul-Isiah Thomas conversation” - Nick Wright praises Chris Paul, but says the Phoenix Suns are ripe for the picking
“That’s why they call him the ‘Point God’” - Shannon Sharpe at a loss for words after Chris Paul's record breaking performance to close out the series vs the Pelicans
ICYMI: Devin Booker shows up in a "F*** Jae Crowder" t-shirt at post-match press conference, as Phoenix Suns close out the New Orleans Pelicans 4-2 to advance in the Playoffs
"CP3 said chill ya fat a** out!" - Kendrick Perkins' emphatic response on being proven wrong by Chris Paul's 33-point masterclass against New Orleans as Suns win series 4-2
"I always say this city raised me, man!" - Chris Paul on the impact of New Orleans on his life, as the 12-time All-Star has a perfect night going 14/14 from the field to win the series 4-2
“I wish y’all would tell the whole story with me, the Clipper team that we lost 3-1, Chris Paul didn’t play the first 2 games” - Doc Rivers responds to the media bringing up his playoffs failures with a 3-1 lead
“He believes this is his greatest chance to win his first ring” - Skip Bayless refuses to bet against Chris Paul, believes he will lead them to second round of the playoffs
“He should be in the conversation certainly with Isiah Thomas” - Max Kellerman questions if 12-time All-Star’s legacy will be impacted by playoff failure this year
Watch: "That's what dreams are about, man, that's what this country is about" - Jamie Foxx sends an endearing message to Chris Paul's adversary Jose Alvarado
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